How does Old Kitchen by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Old Times Sake (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 8 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Old Kitchen at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Old Kitchen vs Johnstone's
9 closest Johnstone's matches ranked by ΔE
ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Times Sake | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Green Grey Mist Voc | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sweet Rush | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sailor's Knot | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Thimbleberry Leaf | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gracious Glow | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Highland Peat | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Secret Scribbles | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Woolen Vest | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |